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A RARE CLOISONNE ENAMEL SCABBARD AND JADE-HANDLED KNIFE QING DYNASTY, SECOND HALF 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
180,000 - 250,000 HKD
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Description
the scabbard densely decorated on both sides with a landscape in a lobed cartouche on a millefleur ground all reserved on a blue enamel, bound by gilt-bronze bands cast with flowers and foliate scrolls, the upper border attached with a suspension loop, the knife adorned with an evenly translucent white jade handle above a further gilt-metal band of matching design
Provenance
Christie's New York, 22nd March 2007, lot 179.
Condition
The overall condition is very good. The jade handle is especially white and uniformed. The cloisonne is very well preserved. The surface has been covered in a light varnish.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."